Tell me what you think. I’m not sure the “MeToo” movement, etc., is the only or best illustration of her point, but I do think Nadia Bolz-Weber nails the meaning and intent of biblical apocalyptic literature in this clip. “The dominant powers are not the ultimate powers.” This is the message and the hope ofContinue reading “Nadia Bolz-Weber on the Apocalypse”
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Another Look: “If Only I Could See the Shore”
“No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.” ― L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz • • • I was listening to an interview with someoneContinue reading “Another Look: “If Only I Could See the Shore””
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (7)
Note from CM: As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. Today, we come back to see more of whatContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (7)”
A Question from a Friend: About Purgatory and Being “With the Lord”
Note from CM: I get emails with lots of questions, and I received one from a good friend the other day. Here is the query and how I answered it. How would you have responded? • • • Question: Hi Chaplain Mike, I miss our religion discussions. Do you believe that when a person dies,Continue reading “A Question from a Friend: About Purgatory and Being “With the Lord””
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (6)
Note from CM: As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. After a recent break, we are now getting backContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (6)”
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (5)
Note from CM: As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. We’ve had a break for some time, but it’sContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (5)”
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (4)
As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. On Mondays we are delving into this subject, considering what Gerhard LohfinkContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (4)”
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (3)
As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. On Mondays we are delving into this subject, starting with Gerhard LohfinkContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (3)”
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (2)
As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. On Mondays we are delving into this subject, starting with Gerhard LohfinkContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (2)”
I Refuse to Remain Unastonished: On Resurrection and Eternal Life (1)
I have a fear. It is expressed well by Gerhard Lohfink in his new book, Is This All There Is?: On Resurrection and Eternal Life — Because everything in this book is about my own questions, I have constantly struggled to find the right words. How can we speak responsibly today about death and resurrection,Continue reading “I Refuse to Remain Unastonished: On Resurrection and Eternal Life (1)”
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